Now that all 32 NFL Training Camps are open, be careful not to buy too much into the hype. Social media managers are working harder than ever to promote their team, but if we believe everything we see on the internet, we re bound to be disappointed.
That s not to say there aren t plenty of players to get excited about for the 2023 season. We re going to run through our favorite rookie breakout candidates as the preseason ramps up, but first let s dive in to the key positional battles.
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No positional battle is more intriguing than what s going on with the 49ers QB room. Brock Purdy has been labelled the starter if healthy, but he s still working his way back from elbow surgery. He s recently been cleared for practice, but if he suffers any kind of setback, the door will be open for Trey Lance and Sam Darnold.
Both are former top-three picks that have been major disappointments to date. Darnold has a chance to resurrect his career after a fine showing in his lone season in Carolina, while Lance is hoping to prove San Fran didn t punt off a ton of draft capital when they moved up to select him two years ago.
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Lance has started only four games in two years, but experts are skeptical about his longterm prospects. Darnold meanwhile, seems like an ideal fit for the Kyle Shanahan system. The QB guru will take all the guess work out of the equation, and let Darnold simply focus on getting the 49ers elite playmakers the ball in space.
Two more QB battles are sure to draw plenty of interest. The first involves Colts rookie pivot Anthony Richardson. The high-ceiling, low floor prospect is behind veteran Gardner Minshew at the moment, and it will be fascinating to see how quickly he adjusts to the NFL game. Don t forget, despite all his physical gifts, Richardson made just 13 collegiate starts, and was just as inconsistent as he was electrifying.
Moving over to Washington now, where sophomore QB Sam Howell is set to battle journeyman Jacoby Brissett. Howell impressed in his lone 2022 start, but Brissett has proven to be a reliable leader. He s successfully ran offenses for three separate teams over the last three years, and given the talent elsewhere on the Commanders roster, they may choose the more proven starter.
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